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Feb 21
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True Leaders Understand the Power of Collaborative Leadership/Interdependence

Category:Leadership

True leaders realize ongoing progress and achievement require extensive collaboration across organizational boundaries–and that such collaboration leads to greater organizational and individual success. Although it is easy to make unilateral decisions without considering the ultimate effect on others, as long as groups have a shared purpose and vision what some have called “collaborative leadership” is

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Jan 21
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True Leaders Have Strong Innovative Tendencies

Category:Leadership

True leaders provide the thought leadership necessary for and create an open environment that fosters, genuine creativity—leading to true innovation in the policies, procedures, programs, and tools used by their organizations. As Alexander Hiam (the author of Business Innovation for Dummies) said, “Innovation is, in my book, simply a fertile union of creativity and leadership.” Although true leaders

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Dec 20
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True Leaders Have Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Category:Leadership

True leaders have well-honed “people” skills birthed from their ability to relate to, respect, and empathize with others. In addition, they have solid communication skills that allow them to inspire others to action. Combined, these skills allow true leaders develop and foster solid, long-term, working relationships within and outside of their organizations. Key to their

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Nov 20
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True Leaders Bear in Mind the Long-Term Impacts of Short-Term Decisions

Category:Leadership

True leaders avoid the temptation to focus on short-term results to the exclusion of long-term impacts. In other words, in each decision they make they consider the long-term implications just as much as (if not more than) the short-term benefits. For example, if a particular course of action will greatly increase profits during the next

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Sep 20
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True Leaders Focus on Results and Impact, Not Personalities

Category:Leadership

True leaders focus on the results achieved by team members, and their team—and the overall impact of those results on the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization. Being results and impact-focused makes it easier for true leaders to work with, and appreciate, the “wild ducks” in their organization—those often colorful folks who refuse to fly

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Aug 20
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True Leaders Exhibit Emotional Intelligence

Category:Leadership

True leaders realize that it’s not just what they do, but how they do it, that determines how effective they will be as a leader. True leaders are emotionally intelligent leaders—and as a result they are self-aware, know their strengths and weaknesses, and connect with their people. They are also able to maintain a flexible

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Jul 20
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True Leaders Are People of Integrity

Category:Leadership

John W. Marriott III, Executive VP for Marriott International, Inc., once said, “When asked what qualities we are seeking in future leaders of Marriott, I’m quick to list the characteristics we admire: customer-focused, diligent, intelligent, caring, and the list goes on. But, here’s the reality: a person must have integrity. If they don’t, they won’t

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Jun 20
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True Leaders Have a Passion for the Business, and for Their People

Category:Leadership

True leaders are passionate people, and the best leaders have both a passion for the business AND a passion for their people. It’s not all about them, but about the success of the organizations they lead, and in turn, the success of people who join them on the journey. Their enthusiasm and pride in their

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May 20
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True Leaders Don’t Take Yes for an Answer

Category:Leadership

True leaders work to create a climate where information sharing and discussion are welcome, where there are no “taboo” topics, and where team members are welcome to express dissent in a professional manner. True leaders foster a climate where people with diverse perspectives, interests, and experience can influence decisions, and they do so because they

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Mar 20
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What’s a True Leader?

Category:Leadership

True leaders are individuals, regardless of their level, position, or title, who rise to the top because they: naturally stand out, live by a set of guiding values, have an innate concern for people, have and share a clear and inspiring vision, are confident and capable—yet not egotistical and self-centered, and understand and apply a